Kingston 4GB DDR3L-1600 CL11 (KCP3L16NS8/4)
Kingston
26 Overall Score
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Team Group Elite 8GB DDR4-3200 CL22 SODIMM Black
Team Group
58 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Kingston 4GB DDR3L-1600 CL11 (KCP3L16NS8/4)
No customer feedback yet
Team Group Elite 8GB DDR4-3200 CL22 SODIMM Black
95 out of 100 medium confidence 10 reviews
This Team Elite DDR4 SO-DIMM kit is a hit among laptop upgraders, especially those with Ryzen 4000 series CPUs. Users consistently report it runs at full 3200MHz CL22 without needing XMP, making it a reliable and affordable upgrade from 8GB to 32GB or even 64GB. The price is frequently praised as the best value compared to competitors, and the lifetime warranty adds peace of mind.
Pros
- Works at full 3200MHz CL22 without XMP
- Excellent value for money
- Compatible with Ryzen 4000 laptops
- Easy plug-and-play installation
- Lifetime warranty included
Cons
- Limited to JEDEC speeds, no XMP support
- Only tested with Ryzen 4000 series
- No RGB or heatsink for enthusiasts
Compatibility 6
Value for money 5
Performance 5
Ease of installation 3
Warranty 2
Xmp support 1
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Specifications
| Kingston 4GB DDR3L | Team Group Elite | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory | ||
| Type | DDR3L | DDR4★ |
| Form Factor | UDIMM | SODIMM |
| Total Capacity | ||
| Modules | 1 | 1 |
| Per Module | ||
| Pins | 240 | 260 |
| Performance | ||
| Speed | ||
| CAS Latency | 11★ | 22 |
| Timings | — | 22-22-22-52 |
| Voltage | 1.350000023841858 | 1.2000000476837158★ |
| Class | ||
| ECC | ✗ | ✗ |
| Registered | ✗ | ✗ |
| OC Profile | — | Not Applicable |
| Features | ||
| RGB | ✗ | ✗ |
| Heat Spreader | — | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Kingston 4GB DDR3L-1600 CL11 (KCP3L16NS8/4)
- Strong affordability (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average capacity (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average speed (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average feature (18th percentile)18th %ile
- Below average social proof (20th percentile)20th %ile
Team Group Elite 8GB DDR4-3200 CL22 SODIMM Black
- Strong user sentiment (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong affordability (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average capacity (23rd percentile)
Pricing
Kingston 4GB DDR3L-1600 CL11 (KCP3L16NS8/4)1.156score per dollar
vs
Team Group Elite 8GB DDR4-3200 CL22 SODIMM Black0.855score per dollar
Kingston 4GB DDR3L-1600 CL11 (KCP3L16NS8/4) offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Team Group Elite
Scores 58 overall, wins 5 of 5 usage categories and 5 of 15 specs.
